Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae

Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae

England
List entry 1015106
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History & significance

Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae is an ancient monument comprising natural rock outcrops decorated with Bronze Age cup marks. The two stones are among several prominent boulders in this locality that bear evidence of prehistoric rock art, consisting of small cupules pecked into the rock surface, a practice characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or territorial expression. The monument lies within the upland landscape of the North York Moors, an area rich in Bronze Age activity and prehistoric rock art. Such cup marked rocks typically date to the Bronze Age and represent some of the earliest permanent marking of the landscape by human communities in northern England.

Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015106. View the official record →

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What is Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae?

Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae is an ancient monument comprising natural rock outcrops decorated with Bronze Age cup marks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015106.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae?

Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cup marked rocks forming part of a group of prominent rocks known as Raven Stones on Rocking Moor, 500m WSW of Brae?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gatepost with cup marks and grooves 350m SSE of West Moor House, at side of road 500m west of Bow Beck (7.7 km), Cup and groove marked rock, 700m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith Moor (8.9 km), Cup marked rock 640m north east of Whin Hill Farm, Askwith Moor (8.9 km).

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